Gloria Young // (née Anozie; born 4 February 1967) is a Nigerian actress and former journalist[1] who has featured in more than 70 movies and has won the City People Movie Award for Movie Couple of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.[2]
Gloria Young | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gloria Anozie 4 February 1967 Abia State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University in Dallas |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Norbert Young |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
editYoung was born in Abia State,[3] a southeastern geographical area of Nigeria. She received primary and secondary education in Fountain School located at Surulere in Lagos State. She studied at Methodist Girls High School, Yaba Lagos, where she obtained her first school leaving certificate & WAEC certificate respectively. Young obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from a university in Dallas, USA. She later returned to Nigeria in 1987 and worked as an energy correspondent with the Daily Times before joining the Nigerian Movie Industry.[4][5]
Career
editYoung began her career as a journalist[6] then delved into entertainment and became an entertainer on the Charly Boy (A comedy skit) Show which was a reality show about Charly Boy. Her acting career came into the limelight. In 1994 she debuted in Nollywood when she took an active role as a Senior Girl in the movie titled “Glamour Girls”[7] which eventually became a successful project. Young, who played the character Doris in the Glamour Girls movie featured alongside Nollywood prominent actors; Dolly Unachukwu, Liz Benson, Eucharia Anunobi, Zack Orji, Sola Fosudo, Ngozi Ezeonu, Keppy Ekpenyong, and Sandra Achums. A Vanguard publication described her as one who ruled the Nigerian movie industry in the 90s.[8][9][10][11]
In 2022, she was a co-star in the Nigerian streaming series Diiche which was produced by James Omokwe and starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh. Her co-stars were Uzoamaka Onuoha, Chinyere Wilfred and Frank Konwea. The premier in October in Lagos was hosted by Chigul.[12]
Award
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | City People Entertainment Awards | Movie Couple of the Year | Won | [2] |
| 2021 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | [13] |
Personal life
editYoung is married to Nollywood colleague Norbert Young and both have three children together.[9] A novelty football match was organized at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos state in order to celebrate her silver jubilee in Nollywood.[14][15][16]
Selected filmography
edit- The Soul That Sinneth (1999)
- Back To Life (1997)
- The Return (2003)
- Deadly Affair (1997)
- Millionaires Are Saints
- The Return (2003)
- Wanted At All Cost (2004)
- Passionate Appeal (2006)
- Flee (2018) as Angela's Mum
- Kpali[17] (2019)
- Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) as Madam Ngozi Maduako
- Omugwo (2021) as Mama
- Glamour Girls (2022) as Dorris
- Love, Lust & Other Things (2023) as Mama Chijindu
- The Weekend (2024) as Omicha
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "I didn't sleep with anyone to be movie star – Gloria Young". The Sun Nigeria. 11 August 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ a b People, City (24 September 2018). "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Gloria Young". Africa Magic - Gloria Young. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Gloria Anozie-Young, others light up MUSON Festival". Punch Newspapers. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "'Nollywood has many rivers to cross', Gloria Young | Encomium Magazine". 24 January 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Actress Gloria Young recalls her days as struggling journalist". The Nation Newspaper. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Chance meeting with the beloved 'glamour girl,' Gloria Young". guardian.ng. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "I've been having nightmares about Ibinabo — Gloria Anozie-Young". Vanguard News. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Nollywood alternative to prostitution, robbery says Gloria Anozie-Young". Vanguard News. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Gloria Anozie-Young Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ David, Tokunbo (11 August 2018). "I didn't sleep with anyone to be movie star – Gloria Young". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (1 October 2022). "Showmax's first Nigerian original limited series, Diiche, screens in Lagos". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "A novelty football match for Gloria Young at 50". guardian.ng. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ enkay (7 February 2017). "Actress Gloria Young is 50 ...Plus photos from the birthday celebrations". Ivory NG. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Bodunrin, Sola (8 February 2017). "Nollywood actor stuns actress wife with exciting 50th birthday celebration (photos)". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "'Kpali' for Nigerian Immigrants". THISDAYLIVE. 28 December 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
External links
edit- Gloria Young at IMDb